Why Stick with a Tank Water Heater?

New technology is not just something that pops up in Silicon Valley. There is plenty of innovation in trades such as plumbing, as well. If you are looking for a new water heater, and you are doing some preliminary research to find the one that is right for you, then you will undoubtedly come across articles singing the praises of tankless water heaters.

And you know what? That is with good cause. They are truly great systems, and can benefit many homeowners.

The key word there is “many.” Notice that we did not say “all.”

Truth be told, there is no such thing as any single water heater that is ideal in every situation or for every single homeowner. If there were, there wouldn’t be so many to choose from.

So, today, the pros here at The Sunny Plumber Tucson are going to help you to better understand why you may want to stick with a tank water heater in Tucson, AZ. If you have any questions, you know who to call!

First of All, Check Out the Price Tag

Tankless water heaters have a lot to offer in terms of longevity and energy efficiency. That comes with a price, though. The first thing that most homeowners will notice when they are looking at new water heater options is the fact that tankless water heaters cost more than tank models. Substantially more, in fact.

Now, if you have the money to invest in that type of energy efficiency, and you plan to be in your home for many years to come, the tankless water heater can deliver on long-term energy savings. However, you may want to save the money upfront, and even a very efficient tank water heater is going to be considerably less costly than a tankless system. You shouldn’t let the price difference be the deciding factor, necessarily, but it is definitely a consideration.

Secondly, Consider Your Hot Water Demands

Tankless water heaters are also called “on-demand” water heaters. Why? Because they heat only the water that you need, as you need it. Some homeowners take this to mean that they can expect a nonstop, undepletable flow of hot water from these systems. That is not exactly the case, however.

Yes, an appropriately sized tankless water heater can be quite reliable. In certain situations, though, this type of system may be more easily overwhelmed than an appropriately sized tank water heater would be. What types of situations are we talking about?

Do you have a large family, necessitating the use of hot water at different points of use simultaneously? If this is a frequent occurrence, with the washing machine and dishwasher filling while showers are being taken and so on, then you may find that a tankless water heater just cannot keep up. Having a large supply of hot water on-hand may make more sense.

Sure, you’ll read that you can integrate multiple tankless water heaters into your system to ensure that you have enough hot water under these circumstances, but, again, the cost can really be prohibitive. If you’re still not sure which water heater is right for you, we’re always here to help.